e-Newsletter February 2024
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Inheritance patterns
Your doctor or genetic counsellor will spend some time asking about other people in your family to try to work out the way in which your particular faulty gene has been passed down through the generations – this is referred to as the inheritance pattern.
Taking on The Thames Path Challenge
Next month, Anisha and Sheena will take on The Thames Path Challenge. Together, they explain why they decided to join #TeamRetinaUK.
First clinical trial participant receives CRISPR-based therapy
An American living with Leber congenital amaurosis 10 (LCA10) has become the first clinical trial participant in the world to receive a CRISPR gene editing treatment in vivo (inside the body).
Meet our supporters: James Clubb
James was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2020 when he took part in the first ever Virtual London Marathon. He talks about his experience and his motivation.
Bright Futures: Empowering young adults with inherited sight loss
Join us for an inspiring webinar where young adults living with sight loss share their extraordinary stories and insights.
Webinar: Fitness, blisters and fundraising
Have you ever been tempted to take part in the TCS London Marathon? In 2022 the TCS London Marathon raised £58.3 million for charity so it’s a vital source of income.
Charities demand increase in benefits
Charities representing blind and partially sighted people are urging the UK Government to increase benefits in line with inflation rather than wages, when a decision is made at the end of the month.
e-Newsletter August 2023
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